6 DIY Solar Panel Projects You Can Start Today
Learning about how to DIY Solar Panel project has never been easier.
We collected these top 6 how-to videos with step-by-step instructions, tips and tools to use to make your own electricity.
Category: Energy
Michigan’s Upper Thumb is considered the wind capital for Great Lakes Wind Energy. It’s a topic that has divided many communities but is held as one of the many answers to climate change. We cover local news about wind and solar projects in Mid-Michigan and the Thumb.
Here are some of our Great Lakes Wind Energy posts from over the years.
60 New Turbines Now Operational at Crescent Wind Farm For Consumers Energy
Crescent Wind in Hillsdale County features 60 turbines with a capacity to power about 64,000 residents. Invenergy developed and built the wind farm. Consumers Energy took ownership and operations of the facility upon its completion on February 16th.
Gratiot Wind Farm Project Powers Up in Mid Michigan
Consumers Energy announced Gratiot Wind Farm Project is operational and contributes 150 megawatts of renewable energy to Michigan customers. Gratiot Farms Wind Project went online on December 16 and featured 60 turbines with a 150-megawatt capacity, enough to power about 58,000 …
Harvest Wind Farm Suffers Second Wind Turbine Fire in Michigan’s Thumb
The Huron Daily Tribune reported that a wind turbine in Chandler Township caught fire Christmas morning, December 25th. No injuries or reports of damage were made; however, pictures of the turbine show scorched blades and generator housing. Local police cordoned off …
Energy / News / Upper Thumb
Liberty Power Looks to Add 21 Wind Turbines in Thumb’s Huron Township
Wind project developer, Liberty Power, proposes a project to add more turbines to its portfolio in the Upper Thumb. The hearing will review the application and take comments from the public.
6 Reasons to Invest in Wind Energy Development for the Future
There is no question that technologies such as wind turbines are less efficient than continuing to use fossil fuel. So why are we investing so much in renewable in terms of tax breaks and legislation? This video presents a non political outline of the situation that planet finds itself in. It does not offer any solutions. This was first posted on Thumbwind in 2012. Three years later it resonates even more.
Set Up Your Own Home Wind Turbine
There is a high potential that Michigan and the Upper Thumb region will start seeing more users of home wind turbines in use for farms, homes, and cottages. Advances in technology have made this potential more affordable. Even “Big Box” home improvement stores have wind generation products for sale for home use.
7 Noteworthy DIY Wind Turbine Renewable Energy Projects You Can Do in a Weekend
It’s getting simple to make your own renewable energy source using material found in your home or even salvaged from an old washing machine or treadmill. We explored the web for some top ideas on what it would take to create a hobby turbine or solar panel that could actually offset some energy expenses at your farm, cabin, boat, or cottage.